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Research Specialist, Lead: H-1B salaries
49 labor condition applications used the job title Research Specialist, Lead. Median offered base salary $52,000; middle half $47,775–$54,962.
Applications (LCAs)49
Median offered salary$52,000
Middle half of salaries$47,775–$54,962
10th–90th percentile$44,761–$62,300
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University | 46 | $52,000 |
| The Curators of the University of Missouri | 3 | $67,559 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $52,265 |
| Level II (qualified) | $50,900 |
| Level III (experienced) | $45,302 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 10 | $49,000 |
| FY2024 | 13 | $50,000 |
| FY2025 | 15 | $53,000 |
| FY2026 | 10 | $53,304 |
Cities
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).